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07-09-2013 03:05 PM

bljones

Re: New to Sailing and gotta move my boat

amen.
thanks for digging it back up, mark.

07-09-2013 02:58 PM

tomandchris

Re: New to Sailing and gotta move my boat

Although this is a very old post it was interesting to see some of the posters. Some we have lost forever, some may come back, but all are missed!

07-08-2013 08:34 PM

marksniat

Re: New to Sailing and gotta move my boat

Sorry, though I am new to sailing I am not new to bulletin boards and should have checked the date. It just struck me because I was/am in the same situation. Wonder how he made out.

The catalina 27 is very easy to sail. That being said, I dunno nuffin' 'bout birfin' no outboard on that boat.

I know I can make 5.5, 5.7 kts with the A-4 inboard.
Take the advise of the sailors here, they're good people.
(well, most of them)
Also, take a weekend or two, talk to some people at the marina, ask for them to go out for a day sail with you. It'll make you much more comfortable with your boat. You can do it. Raise the sails, know when to reef, and go slow, you'll be fine.

He is still missed...

07-08-2013 12:29 PM

jimgo

Re: New to Sailing and gotta move my boat

Mark,
Just FYI, this thread is from 2010. The OP has probably decided what to do at this point.

07-08-2013 11:09 AM

marksniat

Re: New to Sailing and gotta move my boat

A newbie myself I would ask someone to go along with you and teach you how to sail her. If you want to risk it, make sure you bring a radio and know how to use it just in case your engine fails and know how to anchor. There has got to be someone out there who will love to go with you for a ride and show you how to do it right.

03-23-2010 09:56 PM

Knotaclu

"...where a powerboater only has to turn the keep, drop the throttle and turn the wheel..."

You're right SD. When I tried that with the sailboat, we jumped right into the first pirouette. The killer is that I cannot find a sailboat pirouette competition anywhere on the Chesapeake Bay.

To BoxedUp: Sorry man, but whether sailing or blogging it seems for most of us there is just one way to get started.

03-23-2010 03:37 PM

sailingdog

This is why I have always stated that most sailors are better seaman than powerboaters. Sailors have to know more in order to succeed at sailing a boat....where a powerboater only has to turn the keep, drop the throttle and turn the wheel...

With no sailing experience whatsoever, I bought a Grampian 23 last year that I had to move about 30 miles up the Chesapeake. Fortunately, I had a couple of avid sailor friends, and we got it all home in one piece. If it hadn't been for the friends, I wouldn't have known even how to raise the sails.

I have lots of experience on the water but none with sailing. Whereas in addition to steering the powerboat has four basic parts (forward, reverse, fast and slow) the sailboat has a squillion parts and you have to know where they all connect.

But, I'm learning. The SN forum is a great resource.

Ernie

03-23-2010 02:37 PM

BoxedUp

Thanks for reviving this old thread....

OTOH, what is it with people who buy things without the proper knowledge to operate them,ie; boats, guns. This only creates situations where life and property are put in harms way. But don't get me started, there are plenty of motor vehicle licenses handed out to people who don't have a clue on how to drive which creates another set of problems. No regard for public safety. Let's just collect fees and taxes.

Thanks for letting me vent....

03-22-2010 04:54 PM

Knotaclu

With no sailing experience whatsoever, I bought a Grampian 23 last year that I had to move about 30 miles up the Chesapeake. Fortunately, I had a couple of avid sailor friends, and we got it all home in one piece. If it hadn't been for the friends, I wouldn't have known even how to raise the sails.

I have lots of experience on the water but none with sailing. Whereas in addition to steering the powerboat has four basic parts (forward, reverse, fast and slow) the sailboat has a squillion parts and you have to know where they all connect.

But, I'm learning. The SN forum is a great resource.

Ernie

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